Walking quickly through the jungle of Chitwan National Park in the southern Terai of Nepal, I follow my guide confidently as we chase down the rhino that was spotted by another group. Tika, my guide, wants to make sure I get to see the rhinos. There were also 2 other groups in the area and …

This week a new travel app called Spotworld was released in the iTunes App Store. It’s an app designed to be a kind of social networking for travelers. They call themselves “The Global Social Travel Guide.” Similar to Facebook, you can “like” travel itineraries created by members. I signed up right away and created, Must-sees …

I am in the travel planning stages again and I’m so frustrated I could scream. My daughter is graduating from college in May and I’m taking her to Hawaii to celebrate. I found a great deal on a condo rental for a week. Check out VRBO, by the way! Last month, airfare from LAX to …

Working as a nurse in a tourist town, I encounter many foreigners. I recently enjoyed a conversation with one of these foreigners, a patient of mine. She had a thick accent that I couldn’t place although she spoke very good English. I asked her where she was from and she replied Australia. I gave her …

Today is a day of letting go. In just over 12 hours, I was to be boarding a plane for Nepal. I cancelled the flight just 2 hours ago. I’ve known for weeks that I would be canceling the trip but hadn’t really accepted that fact until last week. Even so, it took me until …

Having recently taken a cruise through Alaska’s inside passage, I wish this app had been around several months earlier. Conde Nast released their Traveler: Cruise Finder HD App last month for the iPad. And, it was released as an iPhone app last week. This app is very strong. If you’re looking to research a cruise, …

The following is a “reprint” from Sirensongs who spent 7 years as an expat in India and Nepal. Her blog, Feringhee: The India Diaries is an engaging story of her life there. I loved this article as it’s full of little cultural tidbits that will make you laugh. Enjoy! And, pay a visit to Sirensongs! …

“Travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living.” – Miriam Beard Inspiration can come from many things. It is what motivates us, it is that spark of creativity, it is our stimulation to action. My husband doesn’t understand my …

“It’s heavy,” was my first thought upon holding the iPad for the first time. Within minutes, though, I knew that I would be taking Apple‘s newest gadget home with me! I’ve had the iPad now for 2 weeks and I’m convinced that it is the perfect travel device. Not only is it a completely …

One year ago today, I and my 3 other trekking companions climbed up & over Thorung La Pass on the Annapurna Circuit, Nepal. One my trekking companions, and also friend, wrote a blog article entitled, “Happy Thorung La Day!” While it won’t bring up the laughs and emotions for you as it did me, I hope …